Our Mission Statement Van Buren School District will serve the Van Buren Community by providing a learning environment that enables students to attain their full potential and that promotes lifelong learning. We believe: Everyone can learn Education is learner-centered Education prepares learners for solving real life problems Continual personal and professional growth is vital Technology is essential to education Education can actively link the community Assessment and evaluation are critical steps in the learning process A safe, nurturing and orderly environment is conducive to learning 2221 Pointer Trail E Van Buren, AR 72956 (479) 474-7942 District Administrators Superintendent: Dr. Merle Dickerson Deputy Superintendent: Carol Brody Assistant Superintendent: Dr. Lonnie Myers Dr. Harry Tommey Directors: Suzanne McPherson Nancy Robbins Debbie Atwell Principals Van Buren High School: Becky Guthrie Butterfield Junior High: Dr. Karen Endel Coleman Junior High: Brian Summerhill Central Middle School: Eddie Tipton Northridge Middle School: Renee Risley King Elementary School: Martha Ragar City Heights Elementary School: Mary McCutchen J. J. Izard Elementary School: Lonnie Mitchell James R. Tate Elementary School: Karen Allen Parkview Elementary School: Stacie Wood Rena Elementary School: Joyce Sanders District Statistics Enrollment for 2009-2010: 5905 2001-2002 | 2004-2005 | 2005-2006 | 2006-2007 | 2007-2008 | 2008-2009 | 2009-2010 Grade 12: 357 Grade 11: 403 Grade 10: 425 Grade 09: 458 Grade 08: 455 Grade 07: 458 Grade 06: 495 Grade 05: 476 Grade 04: 483 Grade 03: 481 Grade 02: 463 Grade 01: 445 Kindergarten: 430 Special Education: 9.75% Gifted and Talented: 7.4% ESL: 8.38% General Information: State School Report Cards | Accountability | No Child Left Behind U.S. Department of Education | Arkansas Department of Education Education Programs: Activities Program | Adult Education | Child Nutrition | Gifted/Talented Safety Programs | Special Education | School Policies & Procedures: Attendance Zones | Registration | School Choice | Transportation Health Services/School Nurses
Van Buren School District will serve the Van Buren Community by providing a learning environment that enables students to attain their full potential and that promotes lifelong learning.